Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: TESI
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, TESI — an organization based in IT — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-07T08:05:24.867895+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | TESI |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | tesiimpianti.it TESI S.r.l. is an Italian industrial company founded in 1997 as a spin-off from the Falck Group, specializing in machinery for coil and sheet metal processing. The company handles the buying, selling, installation, and maintenance of complete production lines for the metallurgical sector. A core part of their business is the deep refurbishment and technological upgrading of used industrial equipment with modern electrical and hydraulic systems. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-06T16:00:27+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-07T08:05:24.867895+00:00 |
| Region | IT |
| Target Domain | tesiimpianti.it |
| Business Sector | Not Found |
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